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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Congratulations! A massive milestone Bow down

Roll on the next one Thumbs Up Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Greggster been close to a melt down a few times Big Cry especially when V8 was being stubborn. Mk1 and Shaggy thanks for your comments Thumbs Up

Have a few updates, managed to get rear diff , half shafts, drive shaft flanges, rear prop shaft, hand brake drum and cable sorted plus my mate managed to weld up Td5 exhaust to the V8 system.



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Can anyone spot the Classic cars in the background of these photos Question



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As you can see the rear diff has failed in this at some stage a sizeable scar on diff casing.


Have also spent some time tidying up plumbing wiring etc in engine bay, need to fabricate some brackets etc as one i need Land Rover only list for 50th and they are a small fortune, getting there slowly



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Mounted gearbox oil cooler, good old cable ties Very Happy will sort a bracket out at some stage



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The other update is that i managed to drive it for the first time for a few miles and a decent speed, gearbox, engine, cooling etc all behaving well. Brakes hubs etc need a overhaul but yet another milestone im a happy man Thumbs Up


As for today cracking day so decided do a easy job for a change, had a few rattle cans sitting about garage so thought i would smarten up front end, plus im to tight to buy new grill and light surrounds Very Happy i will somewhere down the line.

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Thats all i have for now but plenty more to come, not sure whether the list is getting any shorter though Whistle 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
Post #430947 14th Jun 2015 8:55pm
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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Jeez hard to believe that its nearly a month since i have done anything to 130.

Decided to do some more cosmetic work instead of mechanical for a change, got a decent second hand wing few minor scrapes and small dents but a hell of alot better than the one that came off.



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Just as i took wing off started to lash down but thankfully just a shower



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New wing on gave it a good going over with machine polisher. Very pleased with result another step closer to making this 130 look presentable.



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List is getting shorter at the minute but there is plenty to add i am sure when i bring myself to writing another list Whistle 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
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RoddyK05



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Just started reading your posts Rosso, thoroughly enjoying the rebuild so far. You're a brave man taking on a project like that, it's half the battle when you have space and a good friend too who has a ramp etc Thumbs Up Best of luck with it, look forward to following your progress.
Roddy
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Rosso_NI



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........ 2 months since i have posted and done something with my Defender 130, its not raining and have no plans, hopefully i will get something done even if its a small job which as we all know can take all day. Watch this space hope to post something later. 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
Post #460254 4th Oct 2015 9:05am
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Rosso_NI



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Sorry folks nothing major to report small little jobs today, sorting out spare parts, cleaning etc. hope to post more soon. 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
Post #460429 4th Oct 2015 7:04pm
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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Being tempted by another Land Rover project at the moment, as if i dont have enough headaches to deal with, think i am a glutton for punishment Whistle



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It will be this or 130 i might add, dont have room and budget for both Shocked 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Just like to say a big thank you to everyone on forum who shared advice, showed interest, gave friendly encouragement, and general positivity toward this project.

Unfortunately as of the late hours of last night i have sold the 130 Big Cry the writing has been on the wall for a while as some of you know. Lack of interest and time were the main factors plus struggling to see the finishing line with only getting to work at it for a couple of hours on a Sunday.

Never fear there will always be another project, there is the classic above plus a chance of an ex military 110 soft top on the horizon, not sure which i will go for...... Any thoughts?

Thanks again Thumbs Up

Ross 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
Post #460890 6th Oct 2015 7:21am
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Very sorry to hear that Sad

Still, its one hell of a project for whoever you passed it to Thumbs Up

For what its worth I would go for the ex-army 110 rather than the classic, Much less rust to deal with and army trucks are always cooler Cool

But go for what you are interested in, if your not interested you are much less likely to be motivated to work on it Thumbs Up

Best of luck Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Post #461029 6th Oct 2015 6:17pm
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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Thanks Shaggy

As much as i would love to do a Range Rover Classic properly i went with the sensible option.....i hope Whistle

This has my name on it, should have within the next few weeks Thumbs Up already making plans but first i am actually going to enjoy owning and driving a Defender for a while as its taxed and MOTd



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Post #461713 8th Oct 2015 9:52pm
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mk1collector



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MuddyChris300tdi



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 130 300 Tdi HCPU Alpine White
Sad to see you leave 130 ownership. Mines going in for mot today.
I have always liked the looks of military green landrovers. A set of big mt's with black wheels and arches and a few more black accessories and it will look just right, in my eyes anyway.
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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Sorry Ray Thumbs Up

Chris good luck for MOT, i agree with you thats the short term plan for the soft top , i have managed to keep a few accessories and bits and pieces from selling my 130.

Will post a picture or two when i get it Thumbs Up 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
Post #461735 9th Oct 2015 6:51am
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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Nearly 4 months without Defender ownership think thats the longest its ever been, my Ex military soft top finally arrived yesterday Thumbs Up it was sitting over in UK and just hadnt had a chance to get over for it.

Thought i would pop on to my old build thread and post a photo plus to let those who followed this thread, a little secret....... i sold the 130 without the 4.2 V8 in it, which has been tucked up all nice and warm in my garage over winter, i just couldnt let it go Whistle So plan is to drop it into the soft top but not right away going to enjoy having a running MOTd 110 for a while.

Will do a build thread elsewhere on forum, its good to be back Thumbs Up



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Post #495409 22nd Jan 2016 11:29pm
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shaggydog



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Wicked Cool Thumbs Up

Even though I'm not a fan of petrol engines I have had ideas of a ex-military 110 soft top v8 for summer commuting.

But it would be a bit of a luxury at the moment Embarassed Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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